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Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Career Pathway

Preparing secondary students for

careers in advanced manufacturing and

integrated technology through Regional

Career Pathways

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Education Building Blocks

The purpose of Educational Building Blocks is to give secondary educators guidance on the skills and competencies that will prepare their students for careers in construction.

Education Building Blocks are not fully developed curriculum and lessons, nor are they a replacement for state education standards in content areas. Rather, they should be used as guidelines that reference the skills and competencies that employers are looking for in a particular industry. These guidelines should inform you as you develop curriculum aligned to state standards.

Education Building Blocks are comprised of four groups of skills:

*Employability Skills

*Digital Literacy Skills

*Academic Skills

*Technical Skills

The combination of these sets of skills comprise the necessary learning to prepare students to be future ready to transition to adulthood prepared for college AND careers.

PURPOSE

PROCESS Groups of employers and employer professional associations (Appendix C) have gathered to develop this document in order to provide secondary educators with a current picture of skill sets desired in a particular high skill, high demand industry sector. Their input has been collated into this guidance document for use in regional career pathway development in secondary settings.

Once defined, the State-Endorsed Career Pathway outline (page ) was developed showing the career ladder progression, as well as the desired industry-recognized credentials and education needed to advance to different levels in the industry sector.

The State-Endorsed Career Pathway outline is adopted into a Regional Map by Regional Councils of higher education and public agency partners to leverage their local resources for implementation. Regional Councils must address barriers to access, as well as connect secondary students directly to available work-based learning experiences, dual credit (high school and college) course opportunities, and local district course offerings. This “ready-made Academic and Career Plan (ACP)” highlights to students the series of activities for those interested in the career sector. Regional Maps, adopted by the local school, can be used with students and families in ACP planning and advising.

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Education Building Blocks

All Regional Career Pathways require districts to identify a sequence of courses that students will take in order to complete the secondary pathway. The specific courses may vary from district to district. However, every district’s sequence of courses should reflect Education Building Block learning for the pathway. This ensures a consistent approach to the skills and competencies that are being developed while providing local flexibility in delivery.

Employability Skills

Often referred to as “Soft” skills, the source for the Employability Skills Set in the Education Building Blocks is the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI) Employability Skill Standards (Appendix A). Furthermore, because employers are also seeking job candidates that are able to think and act innovatively, it is also recommended to reference the Innovation Learning Outcomes (Appendix A) as part of this learning. Although this skill set was originally created for future entrepreneurs, it provides suggestions to prepare students to become innovation leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Digital Literacy Skills

Today’s job market requires some level of digital literacy. Therefore, it is essential to include digital literacy skills in every Education Building Block model. For our purpose, Digital Literacy Skills are defined by DPI’s Information and Technology Standards for Digital Literacy (Appendix B).

Academic Skills

Academic Skills are clearly defined by states in standards which act as benchmarks of quality and excellence in education. The Wisconsin Academic Standards specify what students should know and be able to do in the classroom. Setting high standards enables students, parents, educators, and citizens to know what students should have learned at a given point in time. State standards serve as a model. Locally elected school boards adopt academic standards in each subject to best serve their local community. Educational Building Blocks point to specific groups of academic skills that employer partners have indicated are critical to their industry.

SKILL SETS

Technical Skills

Often referred to as “Hard” Skills, employers recognize that developing basic occupational skills in secondary settings allows students to apply academic learning in unique and contextualized ways. Employers identify spe-cific technical skills in the Educational Building Blocks that should be developed for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the this area.

“The solution is to

pursue initiatives that

instill both hard skills

and soft skills into the

available workforce,

not settle for one at the

expense of the other.” Matt Kirchner, Lab Midwest

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Education Building Blocks ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

Advanced Manufacturing Technology The term advanced manufacturing technology has been coined for this particular pathway to encompass the rapidly changing nature of this industry. In its simplest definition, manufacturing takes in raw materials to produce products that are useful for a customer. Advanced Manufacturing builds on this definition by utilizing technology to improve products and/or processes; thereby increasing efficiency, reliability, and quality for newer and better products.

However, with the recognition of Industry 4.0 as an evolutionary integration of processes, equipment, and trained personnel, manufacturing must now account for an ever-changing , constantly-progressing wave of data and information integrated into combinations of technologies that impact products and processes in ways never before anticipated. For this reason, these educational building blocks embrace a more broad definition of what it means to build a career in manufacturing.

Science Concepts

Scientific Methods in Qualitative and Quantitative analysis, data gathering, direct and indirect observation, predictions, and problem identification.

Forces

Ohm’s Laws

Kirchhoff’s Laws

Pascal’s Law and Delta–P

Boyle’s Laws

Bernoulli’s Law

Digital Literacy Skills Appendix B

Standards for Information and Technology Literacy

BLOCK 1

BLOCK 3: ACADEMIC SKILLS

BLOCK 2

Employability Skills Appendix A

Employability Skill Standards

Innovation Learning Outcomes

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Math Concepts Number Systems and Relationships - whole numbers, decimals, fractions, alternate base systems (e.g.

binary, octal, and hexadecimal numbers)

Arithmetic – arithmetic operations on numbers, percentages, square root, exponentiation, and logarithmic functions

Plane and Solid Geometry – distance, perimeter, area, and volume, spatial coordinates, visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling

Measurement – measurement of length, mass, time, systems of measurement, units, and conversion between systems (e.g. from English to metric)

Estimation -- estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determine time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity

Mathematical Notation - the language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas

Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving – inductive and deductive reasoning, conjectures, arguments, strategies, and interpretation of results

Elementary Statistics and Laws of Probability – mean, median, and standard deviation

Algebra and Functions – equations, patterns, and functions

Elementary Trigonometry – triangles and trigonometric functions

Literacy and Communication Locate, understand, and interpret written technical and non-technical information in documents such

as manuals, reports, memos, graphs, charts, tables, schedules, signs, and regulations

Identify relevant details, facts, specifications, and main ideas

Infer or locate meaning of unknown or technical vocabulary

Create documents such as letters, directions, manuals, reports, graphs, and flow charts.

Communicate thoughts, ideas, information, messages, and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized, coherent, and persuasive manner

Develop ideas with supporting information and examples

Use standard syntax and sentence structure.

Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar

Write in a manner appropriate for business

Receive, attend to, interpret, understand, and respond to verbal messages and other cues

Apply active listening skills using reflection, restatement, questioning, and clarification.

Pick out important information in verbal messages

Understand complex instructions

Speak clearly and confidently using proper grammar, tone, and pace

Express information to individuals or groups taking into account the audience and the nature of the information (e.g., explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences)

Ask questions or report problems or concerns to people in authority when information or procedures are unclear or need improvement, or when feeling unsafe or threatened in the workplace

BLOCK 3: ACADEMIC SKILLS

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BLOCK 3: ACADEMIC SKILLS

Basic Computer Skills Navigation & file management

Internet & email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Databases

Graphics

Information and Analytical Thinking Locate information efficiently (time) and effectively (sources).

Evaluate information critically and competently.

Review information obtained for relevance and completeness.

Recognize important gaps in existing information.

Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Use inductive and deductive reasoning to analyze, synthesize, compare, and interpret information.

Understand the underlying relationship among facts and connections between issues.

Organize problems into manageable parts

BLOCK 4: TECHNICAL SKILLS– CAREER SUCCESS SKILLS

Be prepared for a Technology Career. Students who want to pursue a career in Advanced Manufacturing Technology should begin to develop these core capabilities:

Design Thinking & Customer/Worker Experience

Problem Solving, Innovation & Change Leadership

Ability to troubleshoot industrial processes and equipment They also possess characteristics such as:

Attention to Detail Dependability Collaboration Self Control Flexibility Time Management Initiative

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BLOCK 5: TECHNICAL SKILLS– EDUCATION STANDARDS

High School As students move through the Academic and Career Planning (ACP) process into high school, identify those interested in pursuing a career in integrated technology, manufacturing and engineering. Counselors and advisors should help these students create an ACP plan that is developed from the published State-Endorsed Regional Career Pathway plan, which includes:

an appropriate sequence of courses,

industry recommended certifications,

related dual credit courses, and

related work-based learning experiences Standards specific to this Pathway in Technology and Engineering (TEE): Foundational (Broad-Based BB)

BB1.a. Analyze and use technological systems.

BB1.b. Analyze and use tools and materials.

BB1.c. Analyze and use mechanisms.

BB1.d. Analyze and use electricity and electronic systems.

BB1.e. Analyze, explain and use control systems.

BB1.f. Identify and analyze structures.

Technology and Engineering concepts are taught at all grade levels by classroom teachers. Elementary and middle school education serve as the foundational background to advanced study in high school technology and engineering pathways courses. Connect employer recommendations in this document to Wisconsin’s Standards for Technology and Engineering at: https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/cte/pdf/te_standards.pdf (Pages 55-101).

Elementary

Basic algebraic reasoning

Scientific Investigation

Engineering Design processes

Physical Science

Data Collection

Foundations of Automation & Robotics

Hands on projects

Middle School

Basic industrial systems and components

Engineering Design

Manufacturing Technology

Rapid Manufacturing

Electronics

Robotics– industrial, mobile, programming, mechatronics

Basic computer science

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Standards specific to this Pathway in Technology and Engineering (TEE): Electronics (EL)

EL1.a. Apply electronic theory to practice

EL2.a. Construct and measure a basic circuit using electronic components

EL2.b. Demonstrate electronic measurement to series, parallel, and combination circuits.

EL3.a. Analyze, develop use, and apply digital electronics.

EL4.a. Design and build a combinational logic circuit that satisfies a need to design constraints.

EL5.a. Design and build a sequential logic circuit that satisfies a need to design constraints.

EL6.a. Program and construct a microcontroller that satisfies a need to design constraints.

EL7.a. Demonstrate, apply, and measure electronic safety concepts applied to circuits. Engineering (ENG)

ENG1.a. Analyze engineering design theory.

ENG2.a. Analyze the attributes of engineering design.

ENG2.b. Describe and apply engineering design.

ENG3.a. Discuss the importance of the problem solving process.

ENG3.b. Analyze the procedures for innovation and invention.

ENG4.a. Research the background information of a project design.

ENG4.b. Design solutions based on gathered information.

ENG4.c. Evaluate completed solutions and provide feedback.

ENG5.a. Use information to describe and design systems.

ENG5.b. Use tools to maintain systems.

ENG6.a. Collect information about products and systems.

ENG6.b. Interpret data from collected information to assess impacts of products and systems. Environmental Technologies (ET)

ET1.a. Analyze waste management systems and technologies

ET1.b. Describe energy technologies

ET1.c. Describe environmental quality and management technologies. Manufacturing (MNF)

MNF1.a. Identify, select and safety use tools, machines, products, and systems for specific tasks.

MNF1.b. Create and communicate alternative solutions.

MNF1.c. Demonstrate cooperation with others in ways to exhibit respect for individual and cultural differences and for the attitudes and feelings of others.

MNF1.d. Select, use and identify manufacturing processes, such as casting, forming, machining, joining, rapid manufacturing (CNC), and treating/coating.

MNF1.e. Select and use and identify manufacturing systems.

MNF1.f. Select and use manufacturing technologies.

MNF1.g. Analyze and use GMAW, GTAW, SMAW and oxy-acetylene welding.

MNF1.h. Analyze and use metal and manufacturing cutting operations.

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BLOCK 5: TECHNICAL SKILLS– ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL SKILLS

Students pursuing a career in Advanced Manufacturing Technology should be familiar with these technologies: Design, Fabrication, Materials, Tooling & Assembly

Modeling, Simulation & Visualization

Mechatronics, Robotics & Automation Control

Internet of Things: Info Tech & Operating Tech

AI/Machine Learning & Smart Systems

Systems Integration & Human Interface Design

Analytics & Visual Reporting

Data Privacy / Cybersecurity / Risk Mitigation

Automated & User Managed Testing

Multi-platform Design, Implementation & Operation

Foundations of Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Process

Understanding of the production, process, equipment and technology of manufacturing

Fundamentals of Research & Development

Technical Drawings and Schematics

CAD Drawing Fundamentals

Process Assessment

Engineering Principles & Practices

Production

Manufacturing Types

Systems

Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement

Production Materials

Precision Measurement

Manual Tool & Equipment Operations

Basic Automated Systems & Control Operations

BLOCK 5: TECHNICAL SKILLS– EDUCATION STANDARDS

Power and Energy (PE)

PE1.a. Discuss, analyze and use energy systems.

PE1.b. Analyze, use and discuss machine and tool use relating to energy and power systems.

PE1.c. Identify and analyze responsible and efficient management of energy resources.

PE1.d. Develop necessary skills in problem solving for future energy systems.

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BLOCK 5: TECHNICAL SKILLS– ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL SKILLS

Maintenance, Installation, and Repair

Basic Disassembly/Assembly Skills

Basic Maintenance and Troubleshooting Skills

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

Principles of Lean Manufacturing

Improving Quality

Inspecting for Quality

Continuous Improvement

Health, Safety, Security, and Environment

Personal Safety

Regulations

Safety Procedures

Mechatronics

Smart sensors and devices

Electrical

Computers

Controls

Connectivity and Networking

Inform-Actionable© Data - skills and knowledge necessary to analyze data and prescribe corresponding action

Math-Based & Model-based Engineering

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THE STATE ENDORSED PATHWAY OUTLINE

LINK TO STATE PATHWAY MAP

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THE STATE ENDORSED PATHWAY OUTLINE

LINK TO STATE PATHWAY MAP

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APPENDIX A– EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Wisconsin Employability Skill Standards 1. Develops positive relationships with others. 2. Communicates effectively with others. 3. Collaborates with others. 4. Maintains composure under pressure. 5. Demonstrates integrity. 6. Performs quality work. 7. Provides quality goods or service (internal and external). 8. Shows initiative and self-direction. 9. Adapts to change. 10. Demonstrates safety and security regulations and practices. 11.Applies job-related technology, information, and media. 12. Sets personal goals for improvement.

Innovation Learning Outcomes Art of Entrepreneurship– Critical Thinking 1. Information discovery 2. Interpretation and analysis 3. Reasoning 4. Problem Solving/Solution Finding 5. Constructing arguments Art of Entrepreneurship– Communication 1. Engaging in conversations & discussions 2. Using 21st century communication tools 3. Listening 4. Delivering oral presentations Art of Entrepreneurship– Collaboration 1. Leadership & initiative 2. Cooperation 3. Openness 4. Responsibility & productivity 5. Use if Tech Tools for collaboration 6. Responsiveness

Art of Entrepreneurship– Creativity 1. Idea generation 2. Idea design & refinement 3. Openness & courage to explore 4. Work creatively with others 5. Creative production & innovation Attitude of Entrepreneurship 1. Adaptability & openness to change 2. Curiosity & imagination 3. Risk taking & being opportunistic 4. Optimism & persistence; Resilience 5. Focus; Goal-Oriented Science of Entrepreneurship 1. Who is your customer? 2. What can you do for your customer? 3. How can you acquire your customer? Student Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program. The Commons, 2016.

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APPENDIX B– DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS

Wisconsin Standards for Information and Technology Literacy Empowered Learner 1. Students leverage digital tools and strategies to take a active role in choosing and achieving their learning

goals. 2. Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations and demonstrate the ability to

choose, use, and troubleshoot current technologies. 3. Students are able to transfer knowledge to explore emerging technologies. Digital Citizen 1. Students recognize the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an inter-

connected digital world. 2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and shar-

ing intellectual property. Knowledge Constructor 1. Students critically curate a variety of digital tools and diverse resources. 2. - Students produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences from curated knowledge

for themselves and others. Innovative Designer 1. Students use a variety of digital tools and resources to identify and solve authentic problems using design

thinking. 2. Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to create new, useful, and imaginative solu-

tions. Computational Thinker 1. Students develop and employ strategies for understanding and solving problems. Creative Communicator 1. Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the

platforms, tools, styles, formats, and digital media appropriate to their goals. 2. Students publish and present content customized for their audience(s), purpose, and task. Global Collaborator 1. Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning with culturally responsive

practices by collaborating and working effectively with local and global teams. 2. Students use digital tools to connect with a global network of learners and engage with issues that impact local and global communities. Complete Standards set by grade band. November 2017.

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Education Building Blocks APPENDIX C– STATE PARTNERS

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and J.P. Morgan Chase New Skills for Grant project, Pathways Wisconsin, thank the following partners for contributing to the development of this secondary Career Pathway. Employer Partners.

Teri Blumenthal, Plant Manager, Rockwell Automation

Scott Bullack, Lab Midwest

Wanda Cartrette, Senior Manager Advanced Technology Maker Center, Ashley Furniture

Aimee Jo Castleberry, Vice President, Human Resources, Seneca Foods Corporation

DeeAnna Deane, Human Resource Manager, Training Specialist, Teel Plastics, Inc.

Michael Dietrich, K-12 Specialist, LabMidwestLLC

Jim Dotta, Senior VP Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering, Ashley Furniture Inc.

Jamie Eithun, Organizational Development Manager, Mayville Engineering Company (MEC)

Amanda Falvey, Director, Human Resources, BRP US Inc

Julie Foss, Vice President, Finance & Accounting, Nolato Contour

Ann Franz, Director, NEW Manufacturing Alliance

Kristopher Gengler, Public Relations, Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

Kris Giuntoli, HR Generalist, Spuncast, Inc.

Katelyn Gollberg, Human Resources, USEMCO

Aubrey Green, Human Resources Manager, Charter Steel

Charles Heidenreich, President, Swift Manufacturing & Engineering Inc.

Ken Heins, President, KLH Industries Inc.

Kurt Hellman, General Manager, Basic American Medical Products

Jon Hirsch, Director of Business Development, Auer Steel and Heating Supply Company Inc.

Aimee Hostettler, HR Business Partner II, Grande Cheese

Amy Jones, Human Development Leader, Didion Milling and Ethanol

Jeff Kennedy, Labor Relations Manager, John Deere

Kevin Killam, Automation Technician, Nolato Contour

Matt Kirchner, President, LabMidwest LLC

Rebekah Kowalski, Vice President, Client Workforce Solutions, Manpower Group

Eric Kramer, Manufacturing Engineer, Ashley Furniture

Mitchel Lakowske, Degreed Elect Mech Tech, Ashley Furniture

Scott Matenaer, Plant Manager, Dynamic Tool Corporation

Fred Nicora, Workforce Development Manager, Carlson Tool

Katie Rurup, Talent Specialist, Global Finishing Solutions

Crystal Schuldt, Senior HR Generalist, SMC

Aaron Sramek, Integral Recruiting Services

Ryan Suerte, Account Manager, Siemens Industry Inc.

Molly Sullivan, Director, Human Resources, Teal Plastics, Inc.

Jared Thompson, IoT Technical Specialist, Ashley Furniture

Steve Tubbs, Project Coordinator, Capitol Mechanical

Gina Van Opens, President, Integral Recruiting Services

Jeffrey Vor, Infrastructure Solutions, Trane

James Wall, Executive Director, Smart Automation Certification Alliance

Dawn Webber, Director of Human Resources, Royle Printing

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Education Building Blocks APPENDIX C– STATE CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and J.P. Morgan Chase New Skills for Grant project, Pathways Wisconsin, thank the following partners for contributing to the development of this secondary Career Pathway. Educational Partners.

Greg Chapman, Instructor, Gateway Technical College

Beth Coyle, Education Consultant for Ashley Furniture, What's Possible Education LLC

Gary Coyle, Education Consultant for Ashley Furniture, What's Possible Education LLC

Andy Hepburn, Chief Innovation Officer, GPS Education Partners

Patricia Hernandez, College & Career Readiness Coordinator, TAGOS Leadership Academy

Brent Kindred, Technology & Engineering Consultant, DPI

Cheryl Kothe, Coordinator of CTE, Kenosha Unified School District

Andrew Kott, Manufacturing Lab Technician, Chippewa Valley Technical College

Ray Koukari, Dean, Manufacturing, Engineering and IT, Gateway Technical College

Amanda Langrehr, CESA 4

Bao Lee, New Student Specialist, Gateway Technical College

Jim Mackey, Education Director, Student Services, WI Technical College System

Russell Martiny, Partner Services Manager, GPS Education Partners

Steve McNaughton, Dean - Workforce Operations, Gateway Technical College

Tricia Munoz, Regional Youth Apprentice Coordinator, GPS Education Partners

Christopher Neff, Director of Academies, Racine Unified School District

Zack Olsen, Mobile Skills Lab Instructor, Trempealeau Valley Co-op

Michael Shiels, Dean, Applied Technologies, Waukesha County Technical College

Kathy Spada, Interim Associate Dean, Applied Science, Engineering & Technology, Madison College

Jeff Sullivan, Dean, Manufacturing Engineering and IT, Chippewa Valley Technical College

Randy Way, Interim Dean, Applied Science, Engineering, & Technology, Madison College Public Agency Partners.

Rebecca Deschane, Talent Director, WI Economic Development Corporation

Juan Gomez, WI Economic Development Corporation

Danica Nilsestuen, Southcentral Workforce Development Board

Amy Phillips, State YA Coordinator, DWD Youth Apprenticeship

Pat Schramm, Exec Director, Southcentral Workforce Development Board References.

U.S. Department of Labor. O*NET OnLine. https://www.onetonline.org/. Accessed May 2019.

U.S. Department of Labor, CareerOneStop, Competency Model Clearinghouse.– Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics. https://www.careeronestop.org/CompetencyModel/competency-models/industry-cluster.aspx?industry=6 . Accessed March 2019.

“The Future Factory: Mapping the Skills That Will Power Manufacturing” by Manufacturing X Digital and ManpowerGroup, 2019.

“Teaching IIoT: Preparing Students and Learners for Industry 4.0” by Matthew D. Kirchner, Lab Midwest , 2017.

“Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model” by careeronestop’s Competency Model Clearinghouse (sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration).